Wintersdale Road is in Leicester and in Leicester district. LE5 2GR is located in the Thurncourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leicester East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wintersdale Road, Leicester, LE5 2GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LE5 2GH, LE5 2GN, LE5 2NS, LE5 2GE, LE5 2GA, LE5 2GG, LE5 2ED, LE5 2EY, LE5 6QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LE5 2GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.7% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 51% | 49.3% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LE5 2GR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 25% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 64.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.8% | 47.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 46.2% | 35% | -11.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 18.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 12.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 36.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 32.7% | 50.7% | 18.0% | 3.1% | 47.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 49.8% | 23.3% | -26.5% | 81.4% | -58.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 69.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 69.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 18.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 69.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 25.5% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 0.7% | -19.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 19.8% | 46.2% | -26.4% |
| Hindu | 17.7% | 1.7% | 16.0% |
| Muslim | 32.1% | 6.5% | 25.6% |
| Sikh | 20.5% | 0.9% | 19.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wintersdale Road was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% lower than the Humberstone & Hamilton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wintersdale Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Humberstone & Hamilton and the 475th highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Leicester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Wintersdale Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-06-01 | £275,280 |
| 49 Wintersdale Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-02-05 | £246,631 |
| 33 Wintersdale Road, Leicester, Leicester Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-03-27 | £324,696 |
| 43 Wintersdale Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-07-05 | £402,977 |
| 39 Wintersdale Road, Leicester, Leicester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2018-06-25 | £298,607 |
LE5 2GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Dudley Avenue , LE5 2EG | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Roborough Green , Thurnby Lodge LE5 2NA | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School Spencefield Lane , Evington LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School Whitehall Road , LE5 6GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnby, St Luke's Church of England Primary School Main Street , Thurnby LE7 9PN | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Leicester College Downing Drive , Evington LE5 6LN | 2out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Judgemeadow Community College Marydene Drive , Evington LE5 6HP | 1out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Mead Academy Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 1out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | 3out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 4,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 5,018 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City Primary PRU Gervas Road , LE5 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School Whitehall Road , Evington LE5 6GJ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keyham Lodge School Keyham Lane , LE5 1FG | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Hall School Keyham Lane West , LE5 1RT | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buns And Shakes | 200 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Christ Church Hall | Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Cafe Blends | 43 Downing Drive, Leicester | 772 yd | |
| Phat Buns | 17 Gamel Road, Leicester | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stirrup Cup | Stirrup Cup, Thurncourt Road | 572 yd | |
| The Dove | 48 Downing Drive, Leicester | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Balti House | 196 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Thurnby Chippy | 188 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Ace Place | 192 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Hunters Fish Bar | 55 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 605 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | 57 Welland Vale Road, Leicester | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Supermarket | 166 Thurncourt Road, Leicester | 536 yd | |
| Tesco | 49 Downing Drive, Leicester | 772 yd | |
| Coop | 22 Station Road, Thurnby | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurnby Rangers THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND THURNBY RANGERS SPORTS GROUND DAKYN ROAD | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Willowbrook Playing Fields FORWARD HOUSE FORWARD HOUSE THURNCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Willowbrook Primary Academy ROBOROUGH GREEN | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Davenport Road Playing Fields BEECHWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Manor Field BRADGATE CLOSE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Saint Paul'S Catholic School SPENCEFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| The City Of Leicester College DOWNING DRIVE | grass pitches | 989 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.